Cyclone Remal has unleashed its fury upon Manipur, triggering incessant rainfall and causing widespread flooding. The unrelenting downpours have inundated vast areas, prompting the state government to initiate swift rescue and relief operations.
More than 4,000 individuals have been successfully rescued from the affected regions, among them over 1,500 women and 800 children. The severe flooding, exacerbated by breaches in riverbank embankments, has necessitated a two-day public holiday for all state offices until May 31st. Citizens have been advised to stay indoors unless absolutely necessary.
In addition to the rescue efforts, teams have been distributing food packets to ensure the affected population has access to essential supplies. Drinking water has also been provided to households, addressing the urgent need for clean water. Army medical teams have treated a total of 102 individuals, including men, women, and children.
Rescue operations are ongoing in the severely impacted Imphal East and Imphal West districts. Fishermen from Thanga in the Bishnupur district are using canoes to assist the Loktak Development Authority (LDA) in evacuating flood-affected residents. Similar efforts are underway in Laipham Khunou and Khuman Lampak.
Extensive flooding has ravaged agricultural areas in the Nambol region of Bishnupur district due to breaches in riverbanks. Chief Minister N Biren Singh expressed his appreciation for the noble actions of Thanga fishermen, who are collaborating with the LDA team to rescue stranded individuals.
Officials reported that hectares of farmland were submerged in Nambol after two tributaries of the Nambul river breached their banks on Wednesday. Commercial activities at major markets in the region have been suspended for the second consecutive day due to widespread inundation caused by overflowing rivers and breached embankments.
A landslide triggered by heavy rainfall in the Tamenglong district has impacted the National Highway-37 Imphal-Silchar route. Additionally, the Nambul River has breached its banks at Samurou in the Imphal West district, leading to flooding in the Wangoi constituency.
